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Christopher Bailey

Former President & Chief Creative Officer, Burberry

With Angela Ahrendts, he transformed a staid British label into a coveted luxury megabrand with a focus on digital innovation.

Christopher Bailey
News & Analysis

News Bites | Gosha Rubchinskiy Launches Burberry Collaboration

In today's News Bites, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Burberry debuted a new partnership at Rubchinskiy's rave-themed Spring/Summer 2018 show in Saint Petersburg on Friday.

News & Analysis

News Bites | Gosha Rubchinskiy Launches Burberry Collaboration

In today's News Bites, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Burberry debuted a new partnership at Rubchinskiy's rave-themed Spring/Summer 2018 show in Saint Petersburg on Friday.


News & Analysis

The Future of Graduate Fashion Week

Graduate Fashion Week already connects thousands of students with industry recruiters, but is only just beginning to recognise its digital and global potential.

News & Analysis

The Future of Graduate Fashion Week

Graduate Fashion Week already connects thousands of students with industry recruiters, but is only just beginning to recognise its digital and global potential.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.


Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.

Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.


News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.

News & Analysis

Roberto Cavalli Names New Creative Director

Roberto Cavalli has appointed Paul Surridge its new creative director, replacing Peter Dundas, who left the label in October 2016.


Luxury

Burberry to Move 300 Roles Out of London Headquarters

The British luxury brand said its new office in Leeds would open in October and would help to consolidate back-office operations and cut costs.

Luxury

Burberry to Move 300 Roles Out of London Headquarters

The British luxury brand said its new office in Leeds would open in October and would help to consolidate back-office operations and cut costs.


Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.

Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.


Financial Markets

Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough

Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.

Financial Markets

Op-Ed | For Burberry, a Brexit Boost Is not Enough

Burberry has benefited from the slump in sterling that has made its checked scarves cheaper to travelling consumers. But that wasn't enough to offset difficulties elsewhere.


Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?

Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?


Beauty

Burberry Retreats on Beauty Strategy, Signs Deal with Coty

The move is a major reversal in strategy after Burberry took its beauty business in-house four years ago.

Beauty

Burberry Retreats on Beauty Strategy, Signs Deal with Coty

The move is a major reversal in strategy after Burberry took its beauty business in-house four years ago.


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